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Cast

John C. Reilly
as Richard Gaddis

Diego Luna
as Rodrigo

Maggie Gyllenhaal
as Valerie Gaddis

Jonathan Tucker
as Michael Gaddis

Peter Mullan
as William Hannigan

Zitto Kazann
as Ochoa

Maeve Quinlan
as Heather

Laura Cerón
as Waitress

Soledad St. Hilaire
as Waitress No. 2

Brandon Keener
as Waiter/Daniel

Ellen Geer
as Grandma

Gary Mack
as Security Guard

Brent Sexton
as Ron

Enrico Colantoni
as Bookish Man

Nick Anavio
as Cafe Manager

Deborah Van Valkenburgh
as Woman in Elevator

Malik Yoba
as Frank Hill

Lillian Hurst
as Mrs. Ochoa

Jack Conley
as Henry the Angry Man

Juan Carlos Cantu
as Rodrigo's Dad

Manuel G. Jimenez
as Briefcase Thief

Luis Contreras
as Carlos

Patricia Belcher
as Female Bank Executive

Paul Norwood
as Bank Manager

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Critic Reviews for Criminal

Audience Reviews for Criminal

• Mar 21, 2013

  I really, really, really think that EVERYONE should see this film. It was one of the most entertaining films I've watched all year. In a world where only morbid/ depressing movies are considered excellent and plot less, big-budget films rule the box-office it is nice to see a smaller budget film that has fun with itself. The cast in this film is superb. Diego Luna especially gives a great performance. He is endearing, lovable, enthusiastic, and intelligent in his portrayal of "Brian." It was nice to see him in this context and I personally believe that he thrived in the part. He is an excellent actor and i have to admit that I am now a fan.I almost always guess the "surprise" ending in movies that claim to have one, but this film still has me wondering how i didn't get it. Do yourself a favor and see this movie!!!!!!!!!! I don't want to tell you the plot because I don't trust myself not to give anything away. If you enjoy caper/mystery/ entertaining movies go see this one. 3/1/2 Stars 3=21=13
  Bruce B Super Reviewer
• Jan 24, 2012

  I like con films. I'm a big fan of 'Ocean's Eleven' (the remake), 'Duplicity', 'The Sting' and the TV series 'Hustle' so I was always going to like this one. Of course knowing that it is a con film you are expecting a big twist towards the end but I must admit I didn't quite work this one out. I haven't seen the original ('Nine Queens') but I thought everyone was good in this one and it was an enjoyable 1.5 hours.
  

  David S Super Reviewer
• Nov 29, 2011

  People have said that "Criminal" doesn't compare at all to the film that it's based on, "Nine Queens." For a lot of them, that's their reasoning for giving it a negative review. I say, who cares? What if you haven't seen the original? And since when does the caliber of a remake depend on how alike it is to the original, especially if the original is a foreign film? Appreciate it for what it is.
  Stephen E Super Reviewer
• Nov 14, 2011

  I really like Criminal. It's such a fun film, and those are awfully hard to come by nowadays. I honestly don't see why people give independent films such crap. Most of the ones that I've seen have been fairly good, with a couple even being fabulous. Criminal falls roughly in between the two. What I liked the most (besides the wonderful cinematography) was the lead performance from John C. Reilly. What an actor! In my opinion, Reilly is one of the most underrated actors of his time and it's not entirely his fault. This generation of people see him as the "funny guy next to Will Ferrell". Because of this, his talent is grossly overlooked. I, for one, think that he is a fabulous actor and all of his performances have such depth. His performance is the most attractive part about this film. He plays the sleazebag Richard Gaddis, a man who is consumed by insatiable greed. He will do anything to get his hands on money. It's a character that I'm sure a lot of people can relate to. The story unfolds nicely and not as predictably as one might think. There are some clever twists and turns, and while it's not the most original piece of work out there (it was adapted from an earlier French film), it sure manages to entertain. Hell, this one of the best films I've seen a long time. A film that can not only entertain, but make me appreciate the talent involved, is a true treasure, and Criminal is just that.
  Stephen E Super Reviewer

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